# Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (RFA-AG-28-001)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 73/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RFA-AG-28-001 |
| Title | Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers |
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Status | forecasted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-04-28 |
| Close date | Estimated 2027-09-25 |
| Award ceiling | n/a |
| Award floor | n/a |
| Estimated total funding | n/a |
| Funding category | Health |
| Eligible applicants | Small businesses; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Private institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Independent school districts; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; State governments; City or township governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Special district governments |
| Eligibility notes | Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions). |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 93.866 |
| Summary | The National Institute on Aging intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for the Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (OAICs) award. The goal of the OAIC program is to establish centers of excellence in geriatrics research and research education to increase scientific knowledge leading to better ways to maintain or restore independence in older persons. OAIC awards are designed to develop or strengthen programs that focus on, and sustain progress in, a key area of aging research related to the mission of the OAIC program. Applicants should identify an area of focus in which progress could contribute to greater independence for substan |
| Agency contact | NIA-NOFO-Scientific@nih.gov |

## Why this score
- Small businesses are listed as eligible applicants.
- Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- Forecasted: you can prepare before the notice is posted.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362098). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:06.385Z.
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